Booboo's Den

Doug, when I was still in MN (the land of Magnepan and Audio Research among other things) I heard quite a few Martin Logan setups, and all were excellent including a home theater demo at Magnolia w...

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Fairly simple, but pretty dialed in.

Aries versus Devaliet in terms of streaming? Why have the Aries? Greater source access? DXD, DSD, etc....

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Obsessed (Again)

I do. People argue that their is merit in isolating them.

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Obsessed (Again)

11-11-14: MattnshilpIt's a basement room. Not concerned about isolation. the clips can be used on ceilings as well to prevent vertical transmission. ...

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Obsessed (Again)

What do you mean by "acoustic insulation"? I had spray foam shot into the joints and nooks and crannies and it can work well. Also, if noise isolation is a priority, you can also consider...

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Fairly simple, but pretty dialed in.

Nicely done....

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as good as i'll ever need!!

Dave, what are your favorite 300Bs? I am starting to tube roll for the sake of my dac. I currently own EML 45 solid plates, and am looking at 300Bs along with 2A3/6A3s as the Lampizator 7 can use 4...

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Fairly simple, but pretty dialed in.

Any updates on the Devaliet? I used the Herbie's gliders on a previous box-like rack I owned and they work well.Hamburglar, I will be interested to hear your impressions of the Box ...

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11-03-14: Mattnshilp15' x 18.5' x 9'The last 4'8" of ceiling will have to drop 18" to accommodate HVAC and a support structure in the ceiling.

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11-03-14: Mattnshilp15' x 18.5' x 9'The last 4'8" of ceiling will have to drop 18" to accommodate HVAC and a support structure in the ceiling.

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Booboo's Den

Outstanding. Enjoy....

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Booboo's Den

Outstanding. Did Kirk turn u onto these? I know he's the Martin Logan devotee

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Booboo's Den

Sweet. I am a fan of those speakers and panels in general. The Sanders are also a very good hybrid design that consistently gets best of show votes despite being reasonably priced. It was one of my...

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Booboo's Den

10-15-14: BooboobaerI too have the wimpy Tube Research Labs amps (GT200). I sold the JM Labs Nova Utopia speakers and bought the Martin Logan Summit Xs. With the TRL I can't ...

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SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).

If I had to describe the difference between this and all other amps that I have listened to, including the tube amps, it would be this: With other amps, there is a forward motion...

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SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).

I very nearly pulled the trigger on the Rites of Passage. Would be phenomenal with my current speakers. Too much heat and a crappy amp to have around kiddos....

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SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).

this is another phenomenal source of quality recordings including jazz: http://www.soundliaison.com/products-from-our-studio-masters/135-andre-heuvelman-flacHi rez dowloads....

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Matt, that is exciting news. Your ceiling height is a good thing. A stepwise approach is indeed the way to go. I have heard one too many "dedicated," engineered rooms sound like mausoleum...

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Dennis' Sound Room

10-07-14: CerrotThey are good, regardless of cost. Roger sells direct, so, right there, we save 50% or more in retailer mark up and other nonsense. Truly silly to comment on ...

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as good as i'll ever need!!

Charles, they remind me of Tripoint equipment in terms of fit and finish and performance. I know that a high profile dealer in the DC area who sold the most expensive tube amps in the world at the ...

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Dennis' Sound Room

Nice system. I have heard Roger's speakers at Axpona in Atlanta and they are superb. I even convinced a friend to buy a set. For the money, they are very hard to beat.....

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as good as i'll ever need!!

Dave, you you for the marvelous hospitality. Your system is splendid and those amps the best I have heard to date in terms of complete and utter naturalness, purity of tone, etc, etc. We need to re...

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SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).

09-24-14: IsochronismHi Agear, After checking out your provided link, I will order "The Voice That Is".Your mention of L7 immediately made me think Gibson. Barry Galbrait...

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SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).

This is one of the best recordings I own: Ali Akbar Khan - Indian ArchitextureRecorded straight to 1-inch analog tape on a custom-built, all-triode tube recording chain. ...

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SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).

Charles, which version of Night Lights is the best?

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